For the first time in a long time I am able to be thankful. I am thankful for snow fall. I love snow. Cold weather without snow is pointless in my opinion. At any rate, I'm thankful we got snow.
Nothing goes better with snowfall than a fire in the fireplace. My husband, amazing man that he is, started a fire in the fire place for me before he left for school.
Anyone that knows me knows that one of my favorite pastimes is knitting. Since it was cold & snowy outside and I had a beautiful fire inside, I took advantage of the situation and went I search of some yarn. While in search of said fibre I came across some of my mom's belongings. I had forgotten that I had put the items in my spare room. For the first time since coming home, I was able to feel some comfort not just sorrow when I held something of hers. Don't get me wrong, I still ache with missing my mom. I would give my left arm (I'm left handed) to have her here; however, I was able to miss her and remember her without the memories breaking me. I realize that there will be days when I break. There will be days when missing my mom will overwhelm me, but today is not that day. Today was a good day.
Ok back to the knitting. Instead of starting another new project I decided to work on a shawl I started a few days ago. This shawl pattern was designed by my new friend Claudia. I had the privilege of having coffee with Claudia today. Claudia is a kindred spirit, to quote Anne Shirley. She understands my grief because she's walked it. While I am truly sorry for her loss, I am grateful for her understanding.
I'm also grateful for a husband that gives me cards, just because.
Today was a really good day!
Snowfall
Fire in the fireplace
The shawl Claudia designed
Just because Daniel loves me...
I am so happy that today was a good day for you! More than that, I am happy that for the first time in a long time you felt comfort rather than sorrow. That's a good feeling....and definitely a good day!
ReplyDeleteIt was a good day for me too! A wonderful time chatting with you and meeting your son! I did find myself very tired tonight. One of the things with my disease is I am fatigued all the time and get actively tired very easily. I hate it!
Kindred Spirits.....yes I do believe we are definitely kindred spirits. We have far too much on common and things we share for that to be denied! See you Saturday!
Until next time my friend...